TECHNOLOGY
Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker review: Big sound, small package
The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker packs impressive sound into a rugged, portable design. With 30W output, deep bass, and an IP67 rating, it’s built for both indoor and outdoor use. The battery lasts up to a week, and Bluetooth 5.4 ensures stable connectivity. It’s a great pick for casual listeners.
TECHNOLOGY
Google's AI tool solves a bug in 48 hours what scientists took 10 years to discover
Scientists at Imperial College London spent 10 years solving a superbug mystery—but Google’s AI tool, “co-scientist,” cracked it in just 48 hours. The AI not only confirmed their findings but also suggested new ideas.
TECHNOLOGY
BluSmart will now let you ride with your pets, launches Pet Rides services in Delhi and Gurgaon
BluSmart is changing that with its pet-friendly electric cabs. The cabs are designed specifically for stress-free travel with your furry companions.
TECHNOLOGY
iPhone 16e’s biggest competition isn’t Samsung or OnePlus but it’s older iPhones
On paper, the iPhone 16e seems like a solid device with the A18 chip, a 48-megapixel camera, and a USB-C port. But does it really make sense to buy one?
TECHNOLOGY
Google opens one of its largest offices in Bengaluru, names it Ananta
Google has made sure that Ananta is accessible to everyone. It features tactile flooring for the visually impaired, braille details, and thoughtfully designed amenities.
TECHNOLOGY
Sam Altman calls ChatGPT ‘Best Search Product,’ Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas playfully disagrees
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called ChatGPT the “best search product on the web,” but Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas had a playful response.
TECHNOLOGY
Google defends removing Pride, Black History month from Calendar app
Google is facing backlash for removing Pride Month and Black History Month from its Calendar app. The company says it simplified events in mid-2024, keeping only public holidays.
TECHNOLOGY
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announces GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 with major upgrades
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced the launch of GPT-4.5, followed by GPT-5, which will unify AI models for a seamless experience. GPT-5 will bring smarter intelligence, better tools, and improved accessibility, including unlimited free-tier access. Plus and Pro users will get even more advanced AI capabilities.
TECHNOLOGY
“Delete tweet or face being fired”: X employee asked to resign after tweeting about Grok 3
A former xAI employee has resigned after being told to delete a tweet mentioning Grok 3 or face termination. The controversy raises questions about free speech at Elon Musk’s AI company.
TECHNOLOGY
From OpenAI co-founders to rivals: How Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s relationship fell apart
Elon Musk and Sam Altman, once OpenAI co-founders, are now fierce rivals. Their feud has escalated with lawsuits, social media clashes, and a $97.4 billion takeover bid. As Musk fights to regain control, Altman pushes OpenAI forward.
TECHNOLOGY
People wearing Apple Watch on ankles? The reason is not what you think
Why are people wearing Apple Watches on their ankles? A popular trend on TikTok reveals that users with small wrists, tattoos, or workplace restrictions are finding better heart-rate tracking by strapping their Apple Watches to their ankles.
TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: A $97.4 billion takeover bid, a $9.74 billion insult, and an AI war gone rogue
Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s feud over AI is heating up. From Musk’s failed $97B bid for OpenAI to Altman’s $9.74B Twitter jab, the battle is now public. With Trump’s Stargate project adding fuel, this fight over AI, power, and money is shaking up the tech world.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta layoffs: Over 3000 Meta employees to lose jobs on Monday, leaked memo reveals
Meta is laying off 3,000 employees on Monday as part of performance-based job cuts. Affected workers will receive emails and lose access to company systems.
TECHNOLOGY
No more inclusivity? Why Trump’s policies may be forcing Google, Meta, and Amazon to scale back DEI programs
Google, Meta, and Amazon are cutting back on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. With Trump back in power and new legal challenges, workplace diversity in tech is shrinking.
TECHNOLOGY
AI company says 'Don’t Use AI' in job applications
Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, has told job applicants not to use AI in their applications. They want to see real, human-written résumés and cover letters.
BUSINESS
Xiaomi Pad 7 review: Budget tablet, premium vibes
The Xiaomi Pad 7 has quickly become my go-to device for almost everything. Whether I’m binge-watching my favorite series, writing news articles, or just surfing the web, this tablet manages to do it all, and do it really well. So, after using it for a few weeks, here’s what I’ve discovered — the good, the great, and a few things that could use some work.
TECHNOLOGY
iPhone gets its first porn app, here's what Apple has to say
Hot Tub is a new porn app available for iPhones through an alternative app store in the EU. It allows users to search and watch videos from popular adult sites
TECHNOLOGY
Bollywood music producer reveals he used DeepSeek to compose songs for upcoming Salman Khan-film
DeepSeek is an AI model from China that is becoming popular in the music world. The latest version, DeepSeek-R1, is as good as some of the best AI tools.
TECHNOLOGY
Tired of Google’s AI generated search results? Just swear at it
A simple swear word in your query forces Google to skip the AI summary and show traditional search links.
TECHNOLOGY
SwaRail vs IRCTC Rail Connect app: How the two apps compare
SwaRail, which is a SuperApp developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), aims to bring together multiple railway services, such as reserved and unreserved ticket bookings, train inquiries, food ordering, and even complaint management into a single app.
TECHNOLOGY
Google announces voluntary exit program for employees in Pixel, Android teams: Here’s why
Google has introduced a voluntary exit program for US employees in the Pixel and Android teams, following the merger of hardware and software divisions.
TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk’s X everything app to launch this year: What it is and how it will work
Elon Musk plans to transform X into an “Everything App” like WeChat, integrating payments, services, and more. With Visa as its first partner, X Money launches this year.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple teams up with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite services to iPhones
Right now, iPhones use Apple’s own satellite service, but it’s pretty basic—just emergency calls, texting, and location sharing.
TECHNOLOGY
DeepSeek sending your private chats to China? Everything you should know before using this ChatGPT-rival
DeepSeek collects your IP address, device ID, cookies along with your inputs and payment information.
